Doug Blair, reporter at Daily Signal and co-host of The Daily Signal Podcast, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Wednesday about his viral video that captured AOC and fellow Squad members faking their arrests.

TWEET: https://twitter.com/DouglasKBlair/status/1549445391585878022

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Doug Blair, reporter at Daily Signal and co-host of The Daily Signal Podcast, joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Wednesday about his viral video that captured AOC and fellow Squad members faking their arrests.
TWEET: <a href="https://twitter.com/DouglasKBlair/status/1549445391585878022">https://twitter.com/DouglasKBlair/status/1549445391585878022</a>
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O'Connor & Company

"O'Connor & Company" is Washington, D.C.'s popular morning-drive news-talk radio show on WMAL hosted by LARRY O'CONNOR with co-hosts JULIE GUNLOCK, PATRICE ONWUKA and executive producer HEATHER HUNTER. O’Connor and his team cover all of the top national and local news of the day, including interviews with top newsmakers in Washington, D.C. and around the country. The show airs weekdays in the Washington, D.C. area (DC, VA, MD, WV) from 5-9 AM EST on 105.9 FM, online at WMAL.com, on the WMAL App or on your Amazon Alexa. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter check us out on Twitter @LarryOConnor @JGunlock @PatricePinkFile @HeatherHunterDC @WMALDC

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"O'Connor &amp; Company" is Washington, D.C.'s popular morning-drive news-talk radio show on WMAL hosted by LARRY O'CONNOR with co-hosts JULIE GUNLOCK, PATRICE ONWUKA and executive producer HEATHER HUNTER. O’Connor and his team cover all of the top national and local news of the day, including interviews with top newsmakers in Washington, D.C. and around the country. The show airs weekdays in the Washington, D.C. area (DC, VA, MD, WV) from 5-9 AM EST on 105.9 FM, online at <a href="http://www.wmal.com">WMAL.com</a>, on the <a href="https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/">WMAL App</a> or on your Amazon Alexa. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter check us out on Twitter @LarryOConnor @JGunlock @PatricePinkFile @HeatherHunterDC @WMALDC<a href="https://www.cornerstonefirst.com/"></a>
Follow Larry on Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://apple.co/oconnorandcompany">http://apple.co/oconnorandcompany</a>

07.20.22: Doug Blair Interview

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
MINNESOTA SHOOTING FALLOUT: Details emerge on Renee Nicole Good's involvement in anti-ICE activism, with media coverage and public responses intensifying amid protests and doxxing concerns.
PORTLAND SHOOTING: U.S. Border Patrol agent shoots and wounds two people during a vehicle stop involving a suspected Venezuelan gang member, prompting calls for calm from local officials.
TEHRAN PROTESTS: Massive anti-government demonstrations continue in Iran, with crowds chanting against the regime and reports of deaths and arrests amid internet shutdowns.

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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Friday, January 9, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

In the 5 AM hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>MINNESOTA SHOOTING FALLOUT: Details emerge on Renee Nicole Good's involvement in anti-ICE activism, with media coverage and public responses intensifying amid protests and doxxing concerns.</li>
<li>PORTLAND SHOOTING: U.S. Border Patrol agent shoots and wounds two people during a vehicle stop involving a suspected Venezuelan gang member, prompting calls for calm from local officials.</li>
<li>TEHRAN PROTESTS: Massive anti-government demonstrations continue in Iran, with crowds chanting against the regime and reports of deaths and arrests amid internet shutdowns.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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<li>Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC</li>
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</ul>
Episode: Friday, January 9, 2026 / 5 AM Hour

Minnesota Shooting Fallout, Portland Border Patrol Shooting, Tehran Protests

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
ECONOMIC NEWS: U.S. productivity surges to 4.9%, trade deficit cut in half to lowest in nearly two decades, with experts noting minimal consumer impact from tariffs.
BESSENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vows to prosecute Minnesota fraud, investigate other states, and restrict money wiring for those on public assistance.
MARK MIX INTERVIEW: President of National Right to Work Foundation discusses College Park MOM’s Organic employees' vote to block UFCW union forced dues.

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Friday, January 9, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

In the 6 AM hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>ECONOMIC NEWS: U.S. productivity surges to 4.9%, trade deficit cut in half to lowest in nearly two decades, with experts noting minimal consumer impact from tariffs.</li>
<li>BESSENT ANNOUNCEMENTS: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vows to prosecute Minnesota fraud, investigate other states, and restrict money wiring for those on public assistance.</li>
<li>MARK MIX INTERVIEW: President of National Right to Work Foundation discusses College Park MOM&rsquo;s Organic employees' vote to block UFCW union forced dues.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>Follow Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141" data-copy-preserve="1">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/OConnor-Company-Podcast/B08JJNXPHS" data-copy-preserve="1">Audible</a> and <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/oconnor-and-company" data-copy-preserve="1">Spotify</a></li>
<li>Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC</li>
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<li>Website: <a href="https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a></li>
</ul>
Episode: Friday, January 9, 2026 / 6 AM Hour

Economic Productivity Surge, Treasury Secretary Bessent on Fraud, Mark Mix on Union Dues

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
MINNESOTA FRAUD UPDATE: Ongoing scrutiny of welfare fraud schemes in Minnesota, with federal probes expanding and accusations against state leaders like Governor Tim Walz.
JONATHAN FAHEY INTERVIEW: Former Acting Director of ICE discusses fallout from the Minneapolis shooting involving Renee Nicole Good and escalating tensions with local officials.
WALZ DROPS OUT: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announces he will not seek a third term amid fraud allegations and criticism from the Trump administration.

Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
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Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC
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Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company

Episode: Friday, January 9, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

In the 7 AM hour, Larry O&rsquo;Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>MINNESOTA FRAUD UPDATE: Ongoing scrutiny of welfare fraud schemes in Minnesota, with federal probes expanding and accusations against state leaders like Governor Tim Walz.</li>
<li>JONATHAN FAHEY INTERVIEW: Former Acting Director of ICE discusses fallout from the Minneapolis shooting involving Renee Nicole Good and escalating tensions with local officials.</li>
<li>WALZ DROPS OUT: Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announces he will not seek a third term amid fraud allegations and criticism from the Trump administration.</li>
</ul>
Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:
<ul dir="ltr">
<li>Follow Podcasts on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oconnor-company/id1061727141" data-copy-preserve="1">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/OConnor-Company-Podcast/B08JJNXPHS" data-copy-preserve="1">Audible</a> and <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/oconnor-and-company" data-copy-preserve="1">Spotify</a></li>
<li>Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC</li>
<li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WMALDC/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMALDC</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/larryoconnorradio/" data-copy-preserve="1">Larry O'Connor</a></li>
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<li>Website: <a href="https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/" data-copy-preserve="1">WMAL.com/OConnor-Company</a></li>
</ul>
Episode: Friday, January 9, 2026 / 7 AM Hour

07.20.22: Doug Blair Interview

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